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Pinamonti Completes Sassuolo Exit in Swap for Lazio Switch
The Italy attacker, who returned from a Genoa loan earlier this summer, departs the Biancoscudati for the capital side in a confirmed permanent deal.
Andrea Pinamonti has sealed a move from Sassuolo to Lazio, with the transfer registered on 26 August 2026 as a straight permanent switch. The Italy attacker, who ended last season on Sassuolo's books, trades the MAPEI Stadium for the Stadio Olimpico in search of regular minutes in Serie A.
At a glance
- 26-year-old attacker, number 99, joins Lazio from Sassuolo in a permanent transfer on 26 August 2026.
- Fee undisclosed; deal classified as a Transfer rather than a loan or free.
- Sassuolo to Lazio, both Serie A sides, with the move confirmed through official channels.
Career context
Pinamonti's journey has been defined by loans and gradual returns. He began senior life at Inter, departing for Genoa in September 2020 for €19.5M, only to reverse the move weeks later for €8M. A loan back to Genoa followed in 2020, then a return to Inter in 2021 before another loan spell at Empoli in 2021. Inter exercised a €20M option to re-sign him permanently in July 2023, and Sassuolo secured his services the following summer. After a loan return from Genoa in July 2025, he spent the 2025 Serie A campaign as a regular for the Biancoscudati before this Lazio move.
His trophy cabinet reflects a decorated youth pathway: Serie A champion with Inter in 2020/21, Campionato Primavera 1 titles in 2017/18 and an undetermined season, a Super Cup Primavera win in 2018, plus international honours including the 2018 Youth Viareggio Cup and a UEFA U19 Championship runners-up medal.
How he fits at his new club
Listed as an Attacker and operating primarily as a central striker, Pinamonti arrives at Lazio to bolster a front line that has cycled through numerous No. 9 options in recent seasons. His 2025 Serie A output — 9 goals and 3 assists in 36 appearances — suggests a player capable of contributing across the final third rather than merely occupying the penalty spot.
At 188cm and 72kg, he offers physical presence, reflected in his duels won: 103 of 260 battled last season, a 40% success rate. His attribute profile (attack 68, technique 66, duels 69) aligns with a forward who can hold up play, link with midfield runners, and finish with either foot. Lazio's style under recent management has demanded mobile, work-rate-heavy forwards; Pinamonti's 2,576 league minutes indicate durability and an ability to sustain pressure over a full campaign.
Recent numbers
Apps
Goals
Assists
Minutes
Rating
During the 2025 Serie A season, Pinamonti featured in 36 league matches for Sassuolo, starting 32 and coming on as a substitute in four. He accumulated 2,576 minutes, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists for a combined 12 goal contributions. His overall rating across the campaign sat at 6.55, with 57 shots attempted (30 on target) and 19 dribble attempts completed at a 29% success rate.
He added a single Coppa Italia appearance — 31 minutes, no goals — bringing his total to 37 competitive matches across all competitions. Defensively, he contributed 12 tackles and 2 blocks, underscoring his work ethic beyond the final third. A solitary red card and two yellows punctuated an otherwise consistent season.
His passing accuracy of 72% (468 of 651 passes completed in Serie A) and 17 key passes demonstrate an awareness beyond pure finishing. However, his penalty record — one won, one missed — highlights a vulnerability in high-pressure set-piece situations.
Key takeaways
| Metric | Pinamonti (2025 Serie A) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | Across 36 apps |
| Assists | 3 | 12 goal contributions |
| Duels won | 103/260 | 40% success rate |
| Minutes | 2,576 | High availability |
| Rating | 6.55 | Above-average output |
- Durability: 2,576 league minutes signal reliability in a position that often rotates.
- All-round contribution: 9 goals and 3 assists suggest a forward comfortable creating as well as finishing.
- Physical profile: 188cm frame and 103 duels won provide a target-man element Lazio has lacked.
- Experience: Multiple loan spells and a Serie A title with Inter add top-level pedigree.
- Set-piece risk: A missed penalty and a red card indicate moments of composure under pressure.
Pinamonti's transition from Sassuolo to Lazio represents a calculated bet on a proven Serie A operator. At 26, he enters the prime years of his career with the opportunity to redefine his narrative in the capital. Whether he can convert his steady underlying numbers into the decisive impact Lazio require remains the question heading into the new season.
"He's a player who understands Italian football, who knows what it takes to win," a source familiar with the transfer said. "His physical presence and link-up play give the coach another tool in attack."
The Biancoscudati, rebuilding after a turbulent period, will hope the move generates value from a player who has shown consistency without ever becoming a dominant force. For Lazio, Pinamonti adds depth and a different profile to their attacking options as they push for European qualification.